February 15, 2002
CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 H87684CATEGORY:CLASSIFICATIONTARIFF NO.:6116.93.9400
Mr. John B. Pellegrini
Ross & Hardies
65 East 55 Street
New York, New York 10022-3219RE: The tariff classification of gloves from China.
Dear Mr. Pellegrini:
In your letter dated February 8, 2002, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Paris Asia, Ltd. The provided sample will be returned as per your request.
Style 12003 is a boy’s lined and insulated half-fingered glove constructed of a polyester fleece fabric. The glove features a sewn-on mitten style cover that can be placed over the fingers or secured with hook and loop fasteners when not in use. Additional features include a coated fabric reinforcement at the center of the palm which extends to the thumb, a hook and clasp, fourchettes and a knitted fabric cuff.
The applicable subheading for style 12003 will be 6116.93.9400, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted: other: of synthetic fibers: other: other: with fourchettes. The duty rate will be 18.8 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Brian Burtnik at 646-733-3054.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,